« The participation of young people is not only to bring young people to meetings », » President of the General Assembly Annalena Baerbock said THURSDAY.
« » It is a question of really integrating their lived experience and their expertise to shape political results. « »
Prioritize rights and aspirations
Ms. Baerbock was expressed during an event to commemorate the 30th anniversary of The global action program for young people.
The framework covers 15 priority areas, including education, employment, hunger and poverty; health and environment; globalization, information and communication technologies; armed conflict and intergenerational problems.
This shows that action for young people crosses every problem and that they are engines of change.
Members of the Sustainable Ocean Alliance, a non -profit organization led by young people in Tanzania.
Open the way
About 1.2 billion, the generation of young people today – people aged 15 to 24 – is undoubtedly the largest in history.
Young people are at the forefront of climate action, digital innovation, construction of local solutions and human rights defense, said Guy Ryder, United Nations Subsecretary General for Policy, who spoke on behalf of the Secretary General.
» Again Too often, they are excluded from decisions, decisions that shape their lives and face obstacles to education, decent work, health services and political participation« He said.
« At the same time, the violence, the instability and the narrowing of the civic space silence the votes of young people and place obstacles on the manner of their significant contributions. »
Pay the price
The commemoration has been tried to mark progress since the historical framework, but also to treat unfinished affairs.
As the head of the UN youth office said, the international community « must face the reality that gives thought Millions of young people continue to be left. « »
Felipe Paullier said they are « paying the highest price » with regard to the climate crisis, digital disturbances and growing peace threats.
« The reality is that conflict-related deaths have climbed to the highest level since the adoption of the World Action Program for Young people, » he said.
“It means millions of young lives lost, moved or forever affected. From Gaza to Ukraine, from Haiti to the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo), Sudan and so many other places in crisis, Young people are deprived of their education, their security and their future. « »
Voice of a generation
Before the event, more than 75,000 young people in 182 countries shared their challenges and hopes thanks to a « pension activity » coordinated by its office.
Information will help guide the action, but the impact of this generation is already felt around the world.
« » Young people do not wait tomorrow to become leaders; These are the leaders of today« Said Ms. Baerback, who recalled that the Recent historical decision by International Court of Justice (Icj) States’ obligations to combat climate change have been launched by a group of Pacific students.
‘Partnership with us’
For AINI ALIDI, a defender of young people from the UN in Malawi, the event was « more than a commemoration » but « a call for action ».
« Young people remain firm in our optimism and determination to build a better future, » she said.
« » What we ask for the United Nations and its Member States is simple but urgent: listen to us. Invest in the United States, and above all, associate with us. « »
James Sustrely of Ireland, defender of young people with disabilities, advised the world leaders of what the participation of young people really means.
« » This is where people who have power listen to us and act Because actions speak more than words, « he said.
“It’s more than a cashier exercise. It is when we can make our own decisions, and not only others make decisions on our behalf. As we always say, nothing of us without us. ”
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